Faculty and Staff

CarolinaLIFE faculty and staff are experts in special education fields and compassionate
about building meaningful, educational and memorable college experiences with our
students.

Our faculty and staff provide the expertise and care at the foundation of CarolinaLIFE.

Anthony Plotner, CRC, Ph.D.CarolinaLIFE Program Directorplotner@mailbox.sc.eduDr. Plotner's career of extensive research and publication has focused on the community
inclusion of individuals with significant disabilities — specifically the transition
to college, supported employment and the collaboration across systems to promote positive
student outcomes.

Patrick "Mike" Kelly, Ph.D. CarolinaLIFE Assistant Directorpmkelly@mailbox.sc.eduDr. Kelly teaches graduate and undergraduate students, primarily from the College
of Education. His teaching load includes introductory courses in special education
as well as specialized courses in learning disabilities. He served over 30 years in
public education settings as a school psychologist and special education administrator.
He also has specialized training and experience working with children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing,
their families, and teachers.

Abigail MojicaProject CoordinatorMojica@mailbox.sc.eduAbigail received an MAT in Special Education from the USC College of Education. She
was a Special Education teacher for students with intellectual disabilities at a middle
school setting. Abigail is currently enrolled in the Ph.D. Special Education program
at USC. As project coordinator for CarolinaLIFE, she provides support and training
to staff- especially to academic coaches and CarolinaLIFE course instructors. She
also serves as a liaison for students, parents, faculty and staff, and works alongside
them to ensure the program continues to offer high-quality experiences to students.